WOW - what a big mistake for the McIntosh to even think of deaccessioning this iconic work.
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Noah Bonham
4 years ago
I am the son of Don bonham I was born in London Ontario and I know this was very important to my father to have a piece of art in a museum.
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Odette Surch
4 years ago
Keep it in Canada!
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David Stephens
4 years ago
I want to thank Terry Graff for his thoughtfulness provoking words regarding the importance and significance of this work. There was a reason why the work was initially acquired - and now it seems that reason is somehow no longer valid - thus implying the Art - and the Artist are no longer valid - but mere fleeting segments of history to be wiped out and “deaccessioned”, as mere passing fads which now seem offensive or disturbing to some. Why do we seek to destroy that which has served as a mirror of the times we once lived in - and which is just as relevant today? Our Art institutions are meant to house and display that which stir emotional responses - please do not toss aside this important work!
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Vicky
4 years ago
Keep this in Canada!!!
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Martha Sklepko
4 years ago
A true Master of his craft. A perfectionist in his work in every detail.
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Judith Scolnik
4 years ago
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The utter nonsense in proposing the deaccession of this outstanding and unique work of art by the McIntosh Gallery is mind-boggling! The very least that can be done is to pursue the possibility of Miss 50 finding a more welcoming home at the London Museum or another equally worthy Canadian institution.
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Renee Topper
4 years ago
Good luck Lisa. My husband Victor supported Don in all his endeavours.
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arlene kennedy
4 years ago
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As a student in the first Fine Art class at Western, Don Bonham's indelible presence, teaching and artwork generated such creative work, enthusiasm and ambition for everyone with whom he came in contact, an influence that was sustained throughout his career.
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Virgil Hammock
4 years ago
He was an important artist and this is an important work that needs to be saved.
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Craig Szelestey
4 years ago
Don Bonham was ahead of his time and presented his artwork in ways both whimsical and thought provoking. He lived and breathed his visions, and was proud to be associated with London. He was also a wonderful neighbor who reveled in sharing his life stories and artwork. I was lucky to have known him, and know first hand how much I enjoyed his many works of art.
It would be a shame to prevent others from viewing, enjoying and learning from Bonham's work. It is timeless and worth its place in the gallery.
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Stephan Wilkinson
4 years ago
Don was one of a kind!
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Bryan Maycock
4 years ago
Bonham was a significant contributor to the London & regional art scene in the 1970s. His work and approach was always edgy and controversial. But universities - and by extension university galleries - must be prepared to embrace and support ideas and work that is edgy and controversial. I very much regret that the UWO & McIntosh Gallery appear willing to expunge a significant part of their own cultural history in service of what appears to be willful misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the artist’s output and intentions. I urge reconsideration of the decision to de-accession.
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Lisa Jensen Bonham
4 years ago
This is an important work for Canada and London, Ontario. We need to honor it as a Canadian Cultural Property.
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Brian Mizzen
4 years ago
Sad! A once proud liberal arts institution bowing to today's brand of creeping creepy conservatism. Bonham you are missed!
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Stephen Ellis
4 years ago
Definitely a Canadian treasure. I do hope the Gallery will re-consider.
I support this petition and its intention.
WOW - what a big mistake for the McIntosh to even think of deaccessioning this iconic work.
I am the son of Don bonham I was born in London Ontario and I know this was very important to my father to have a piece of art in a museum.
Keep it in Canada!
I want to thank Terry Graff for his thoughtfulness provoking words regarding the importance and significance of this work. There was a reason why the work was initially acquired - and now it seems that reason is somehow no longer valid - thus implying the Art - and the Artist are no longer valid - but mere fleeting segments of history to be wiped out and “deaccessioned”, as mere passing fads which now seem offensive or disturbing to some. Why do we seek to destroy that which has served as a mirror of the times we once lived in - and which is just as relevant today? Our Art institutions are meant to house and display that which stir emotional responses - please do not toss aside this important work!
Keep this in Canada!!!
A true Master of his craft. A perfectionist in his work in every detail.
The utter nonsense in proposing the deaccession of this outstanding and unique work of art by the McIntosh Gallery is mind-boggling! The very least that can be done is to pursue the possibility of Miss 50 finding a more welcoming home at the London Museum or another equally worthy Canadian institution.
Good luck Lisa. My husband Victor supported Don in all his endeavours.
As a student in the first Fine Art class at Western, Don Bonham's indelible presence, teaching and artwork generated such creative work, enthusiasm and ambition for everyone with whom he came in contact, an influence that was sustained throughout his career.
He was an important artist and this is an important work that needs to be saved.
Don Bonham was ahead of his time and presented his artwork in ways both whimsical and thought provoking. He lived and breathed his visions, and was proud to be associated with London. He was also a wonderful neighbor who reveled in sharing his life stories and artwork. I was lucky to have known him, and know first hand how much I enjoyed his many works of art. It would be a shame to prevent others from viewing, enjoying and learning from Bonham's work. It is timeless and worth its place in the gallery.
Don was one of a kind!
Bonham was a significant contributor to the London & regional art scene in the 1970s. His work and approach was always edgy and controversial. But universities - and by extension university galleries - must be prepared to embrace and support ideas and work that is edgy and controversial. I very much regret that the UWO & McIntosh Gallery appear willing to expunge a significant part of their own cultural history in service of what appears to be willful misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the artist’s output and intentions. I urge reconsideration of the decision to de-accession.
This is an important work for Canada and London, Ontario. We need to honor it as a Canadian Cultural Property.
Sad! A once proud liberal arts institution bowing to today's brand of creeping creepy conservatism. Bonham you are missed!
Definitely a Canadian treasure. I do hope the Gallery will re-consider.
Do the right thing people!!!
Definitely yes!
Most definitely belongs